Adelina Sotnikova: Olympic Thread

Many many congratulations to Adelina. A well deserved Olympic Gold medal.

Here is hoping she does not retire on the back of the Olympic win like Baiul and Lipninski. She clearly has the talent to go on and win much more.

Sky_Fly20 - like me you are a huge fan of Russian figure skating. I know you have had your doubts about Adelina's ability to cope with pressure down the years - hope your convinced now! I am sure you are as delighted as I am

It's pointless and unfair to blame Sotnikova for the utter travesty that unfolded around her. She went out and did her job to the best of her ability and she should be congratulated for that.

^This. Adelina didn't judge her own performances so people should stop hating on her. I see so many mean tweets on twitter against the russian skaters. I think Yuna deserved Gold, but even she congratulates Adelina on her Gold medal so I think fans should respect that and follow her model.